Discussion Questions for Grade 3 Mathematics: Story Problems

Question 1: Bakery Conundrum

Scenario: A bakery has 24 cookies. If they sell 9 cookies in the morning and bake 15 more cookies in the afternoon, how many cookies are in the bakery by the end of the day?

Discussion Points:

How can you break down the problem into smaller steps?
What operations do you need to use to find the answer?
Can you draw a picture or diagram to help visualize the problem?

Question 2: Toy Collection

Scenario: Emma has 12 toy cars, and her friend Max gives her 5 more. After that, Emma decides to give 3 toy cars to her brother. How many toy cars does Emma have left?

Discussion Points:

What strategies can help you solve this problem?
Which mathematical operations are helpful for this story problem?
How can representing the problem with counters or drawings assist in finding the solution?

Question 3: Fruit Basket Mix-Up

Scenario: A fruit basket contains 20 apples and 15 bananas. If 8 apples are taken out and 3 more bananas are added, how many fruits are in the basket now?

Discussion Points:

What steps can we take to solve this problem?
Do we need to use addition, subtraction, or both to find the answer?
Can you come up with a similar story problem related to fruits, and how would you solve it?

These questions aim to enhance problem-solving skills and encourage students to think critically about story problems in mathematics.

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